Production Operations Lead: Safety, Efficiency & Team Growth

Fresh Express; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations, emphasizing safety, quality, and efficiency. The role includes leading, developing, and aligning staff with cost targets and plant scorecards to achieve superior performance across shifts.

The position requires BS in a related field and at least 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in supervisory roles, with food manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in a related field from an accredited 4-year college.
• 5+ years progressive manufacturing experience with ≥3 years in Supervisory roles.
• Experience in food manufacturing and/or distribution preferred.
• Ability to lead teams, manage staff and operate in a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Meet cost, quality and service targets within the Manufacturing and Operations area as detailed on our Plant Leadership Scorecards.
• Manage, lead, and develop staff to establish a high-performance work team.
• Develop and implement cost savings projects to improve overall departmental efficiency.
• Engage with network peers to identify, create, and promote improvements in service and cost efficiency as a team.
• Execute talent management strategy to improve organizational capacity and capability.
• Ensure the Health and Welfare of our associates.
• Evaluate and interpret daily production reports to observe trends in the production cycle.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Communication

MS Office

Budget management

Safety awareness

Education

BS in related field

Tools

AS400 system

Job description

Fresh Express is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production operations, emphasizing safety, quality, and efficiency. The role includes leading, developing, and aligning staff with cost targets and plant scorecards to achieve superior performance across shifts.

The position requires BS in a related field and at least 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in supervisory roles, with food manufacturing experience preferred.